About WI

The NFWI

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) is a national charity set up to represent all WI members and provide guidance and support to federations and WIs.

Inspiring women – then and now

Our key messages:

The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK, and in our inspiring history we have consistently championed the education and rights of women. We are a supportive and progressive organisation, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted space for women of all generations to come together to share experiences and learn from each other.

For over 100 years, the WI movement has been instrumental in achieving positive change for women and for society, campaigning on a range of issues from modern slavery to climate change, mental health, and violence against women. Our vision is to offer support and opportunity to every woman who wants it, giving women a voice to make an even bigger impact and continue being a force for change in our world.

A WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area in-person and virtually, to make friends and make a difference in your community. We campaign nationally on a wide range of issues and provide life-long learning and self-development opportunities for women in England and Wales.

The WI Vision

To create a world where women come together to learn, share skills and work together to become active citizens, influencing change to improve lives in their local, national and global communities.

We Connect Women
Our movement offers women of all ages and backgrounds a unique chance to come together and share experiences, tackling social isolation and building community cohesion.

We Support Women
We support women to learn, develop new skills and achieve their goals throughout their lives, building confidence and improving physical and mental wellbeing.

We Empower Women
We empower women to use their voice individually and collectively to achieve real changes on the issues that matter to them.

To find out more about NFWI and the WI please follow this link https://www.thewi.org.uk/